Definitions

1. verb

to place or set something in a particular position or location

“She put the book on the table.”

2. verb

to cause something to be in a particular state or position

“The sun will put the flowers to sleep at night.”

3. verb

to deposit money or an item in a bank or a safe place

“I’m going to put my savings in the bank.”

4. verb

to move something from one place to another

“I need to put the boxes into the storage room.”

5. verb

to place or set something in motion or action

“The engine will put the car into motion.”

6. noun

a position or place where something is located

“The put of the ball was right in the center.”

7. noun

a bet, especially in craps, that a number will be rolled

“He made a put on the table.”

8. noun

a type of golf shot where the ball is placed on the green

“The put was a difficult one, but he made it.”

9. interjection

used to express disgust or distaste

“Ugh, this soup is disgusting! Put it away!”

10. interjection

used to tell someone to leave or go away

“Put out! This is my space.”